The FTSE 100 is benefitting from rocketing commodities, oil, and interest rates that may ultimately become its downfall.
Source: Bloomberg
Indices Shares Commodities FTSE 100 Recession Interest
Australian dollar falls against US dollar as markets shift to risk-off; the 2022 BRICS Summit set to kick off today in virtual format and AUD/USD looks set for further weakness above key trendline support.
Source: Bloomberg
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Crude oil prices are on pace for the worst month since November. Global growth expectations for 2022 are falling as OPEC+ continues restoring supply. Is more pain ahead for WTI?
Source: Bloomberg
Commodities Petroleum Price of oil OPEC WTI Inflation
BP shares have fallen sharply in recent days as the FTSE 100 oil major recalibrates its investments.
Source: Bloomberg
Indices Shares Commodities BP Petroleum Price
EUR/USD has recovered from a test of the lows; yen depreciation sees EUR/JPY eyeing new highs and momentum might be the key but can EUR/USD break higher?
Source: Bloomberg
Forex Shares EUR/USD Market sentiment Euro EUR/JPY
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Global financial markets moved diligently to price in the latest action from the Federal Reserve last week when Mr. Powell’s FOMC raised the US benchmark rate by 75-basis-points. The jumbo rate hike tempered inflation expectations, and perhaps returned some credibi
The US dollar is backing down even after the Fed’s 75 bp hike and GBP/USD is breaking out despite the Bank of England disappointing with a 25 basis point move while expecting inflation to hit as high as 11% later this year.
Source: Bloomberg
The Fede
Some pre-FOMC dollar weakness has allowed the euro and sterling to make some gains against the dollar, while USD/JPY is lower in early trading.
Forex United States dollar Euro Japanese yen Pound sterling USD/JPY
EUR/USD makes headway
Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 suffering as Fed faces credibility test; will a 75-basis point rate hike, or more, restore risk appetite next? Both indices are trying to confirm breakouts under key support.
Source: Bloomberg
Indices Shares Central bank Dow Jones & Company Risk Inflation
Australian dollar falls versus US dollar as markets prep for Fed action; natural gas markets see volatility surge after US terminal incident and AUD/USD approaches critical point of resistance near May low.
Source: Bloomberg
Forex Commodities United States AUD/USD United States dollar
EUR/USD trades to a fresh monthly low as it extends the series of lower highs and lows from last week and the exchange rate appears to be on track to test the yearly low as the Fed is expected to implement higher interest rates.
Source: Bloomberg
Forex Shares United States dollar EUR/U
The RBA have made it clear that the inflation fight is on, hiking 0.5%; AUD/USD leapt half a cent on the news, but is struggling to hold the gains and the RBA have joined the race. Will AUD/USD be the beneficiary?
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Forex Shares Commodities Australian dollar Inflation
The euro could be vulnerable to selling pressure as retail traders increase their long exposure in EUR/USD and EUR/JPY.
Source: Bloomberg
Forex Shares Euro EUR/USD EUR/JPY Japanese yen
Pilbara Minerals Limited shares closed 18% lower; Bubs share price was up 77% last week and Microsoft sent out a red flag warning last week, what is the key takeaway?
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Shares Forex United States Microsoft European Central Bank Risk
Zoom shares rallied to $109 at the end of trading last week, bolstered by positive Q1 results and investor hopes of an overcorrection.
Source: Bloomberg
Shares Zoom Revenue Price Valuation Microsoft
Australian dollar eyed ahead of Chinese Services PMI numbers; crude oil may rise after Saudi Aramco raises July prices for Asia and AUD/USD may probe the May high if sentiment improves.
Source: Bloomberg
Forex Shares Commodities Australian dollar China AUD/USD
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US equities staged a recovery in the final full week of May after a threatening theme enveloped stocks in the first four months of 2022 trade.
In the S&P 500, the index put in a really strong showing last week to wipe away the losses from earlier in the month. The net
The Hang Seng Tech index, which tracks the 30 largest tech-themed companies listed in Hong Kong, has delivered a drawdown of as much as 68% since its February’s peak last year.
Source: Bloomberg
Indices Shares China Risk Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 Hang Seng Index
Snap’s share price hit a record of $83 last September. But it’s now down by 82% to $15 a share, below its $17 IPO launch price.
Source: Bloomberg
Shares Snap Inc. Macroeconomics Spiegel (US retailer) Chief executive offi
USD/JPY remains range-bound after a move lower lacked follow through; JPY direction might be hostage to broader moves in the US dollar and yen weakening has paused.
Source: Bloomberg
Forex Shares Japanese yen USD/JPY United States dollar Market sentiment
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With one vote standing between Labor and an outright majority, Pilbara Minerals shares could soon be striking record highs.
Source: Bloomberg
Indices Shares Spodumene Pilbara Australia Pilbara Minerals